What Venture Plastics does

Venture Plastics, Inc. is a privately held custom thermoplastic injection molder founded in 1969 and headquartered in Newton Falls, Ohio, operating two facilities — the main Ohio plant and Southwest Venture Plastics LLC in El Paso, Texas — with a combined 123,000 sq ft of manufacturing space and 34 injection molding machines ranging from 55 to 1,450 US tons. The company produces components and assemblies for enterprise customers across automotive, appliance, consumer, energy storage, solar, and industrial/transportation verticals, holding IATF 16949 certification at both facilities and supporting PPAP-qualified automotive programs. Its technical approach is anchored in Scientific Molding using RJG Technology for low-defective-parts-per-million output, supplemented by closed-loop SPC, mold flow analysis and simulation (gating, cooling, warpage), multi-CAD design capability (SolidWorks, Pro/E, AutoCAD, Unigraphics, IGES, STEP, Parasolid, Catia), insert molding, over-molding, and additive prototyping.\n\nThe business operates a direct-to-manufacturer B2B model with no intermediary distribution. Revenue is generated primarily from custom injection molding production runs, augmented by value-added secondary operations (sonic welding, sub-assembly, screen printing, hot stamping, pad printing, decorating, bar coding), engineering services (design assist, mold flow analysis, prototyping), and global tool build management. Sales run through enterprise field outreach and a website Request a Quote channel, with Director of Sales & Marketing John Olley named as the commercial point of contact. Named customers include Automotive Lighting North America, Smuckers, Gebauer, and ITW, the last of which has granted the company Preferred Injection Molder status.\n\nThe company's value proposition is a single-source supplier model that combines tooling sourcing, engineering, molding, and secondary operations under one roof — intended to reduce scrap, rework, and qualification complexity for OEM customers. In 2024, the company executed capital expansion at both facilities (Nissei 950-ton press and Zeiss O-Inspect 543 in Ohio; Zeiss Mass Accura CMM in Texas), added new business development leadership, and marked 55 years of operation. No revenue, headcount, or external funding data is publicly disclosed, and the company appears to be founder-owned without institutional PE/VC backing.

Name

Venture Plastics

Legal name

Venture Plastics, Inc.

Website

https://ventureplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Venture Plastics is a privately held, IATF 16949-certified custom thermoplastic injection molder founded in 1969, operating two Ohio and Texas facilities with 34 presses up to 1,450 tons, serving enterprise customers across automotive, appliance, energy storage, solar, consumer, and industrial sectors with single-source tooling, molding, and secondary operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Injection Molding Services

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE), Industrial & Machinery Injection Molded Components (Gears, Wear Parts) (IMANAFAF)

Keywords

• Custom injection molding
• Thermoplastic molding services
• Scientific molding
• Automotive plastic components
• Secondary assembly operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Injection Molding Manufacturing: Revenue generated from custom thermoplastic injection molding services for customer-specified parts. Services include commodity and engineered grade resins, with press capacity ranging from 55 US tons to 1,450 US tons. Manufacturing is performed at two facilities in Ohio and Texas.
2. Value-Added Secondary Operations: Additional revenue from secondary manufacturing operations including sonic welding, sub-assembly, screen printing, hot stamping, pad printing, decorating, bar coding, and tool build management services.
3. Engineering & Design Services: Revenue from engineering services including design assist, product development, tooling development, mold flow analysis, prototype services, and program management integrated with APQP processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Venture Plastics is a custom thermoplastic injection molder that designs, engineers, and manufactures plastic components and assemblies for industrial customers using 34 presses ranging from 55 to 1,450 US tons across two IATF 16949-certified U.S. facilities. Its offering bundles core molding with engineering design support, mold flow analysis, global tool build management, additive prototyping, and a wide range of value-added secondary operations such as sonic welding, sub-assembly, screen printing, hot stamping, pad printing, decorating, and bar coding. The company's Scientific Molding platform, anchored in RJG Technology and a closed-loop SPC system, is positioned to deliver repeatable, low-DPPM production for automotive, appliance, industrial, energy storage, solar, and consumer customers.

Product overview

Venture Plastics is a full-service custom thermoplastic injection molding company offering a unified portfolio of manufacturing services. The core offering centers on injection molding components and assemblies (from 55 to 1,450 US ton presses), augmented by secondary operations (sonic welding, sub-assembly, screen printing, hot stamping, pad printing, decorating, bar coding), and engineering services (mold flow analysis, design support, tool build management, additive prototyping). Scientific Molding principles using RJG Technology underpin all production. The company operates two facilities serving key markets including automotive, energy storage/solar, appliance, and consumer segments, providing design consultation through production in a single-source supplier model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Southwest Venture Plastics: Regional brand for injection molding operations in El Paso, Texas serving Texas and Mexico markets

Products and services

• Custom Injection Molding Components and Assemblies Custom thermoplastic injection molding services producing components and assemblies for automotive, appliance, consumer, energy storage, solar, and industrial markets using 34 presses ranging from 55 to 1,450 US tons across two IATF 16949-certified facilities in Newton Falls, Ohio and El Paso, Texas.
• Secondary Operations and Value-Added Finishing Value-added finishing services for injection molded parts including sonic welding, sub-assembly, screen printing, hot stamping, pad printing, decorating, and bar coding.
• Scientific Molding Production Services Process optimization service using RJG Technology and closed-loop SPC to deliver repeatable quality production with low defective parts per million across every mold and process at Venture Plastics.
• Insert Molding Services Insert molding services combining thermoplastic materials with metal or other inserts, used for complex assembly requirements such as lead terminal inserts in deep draw battery containers.
• Over-Molding Services Over-molding capabilities for multi-material components such as soft-touch grips or protective coatings molded over rigid substrates.
• Additive Manufacturing Prototype Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Low DPPM (Defective Parts Per Million) through Scientific Molding with RJG Technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AptarGroup: Global manufacturer of dispensing systems and custom molded plastic components for consumer, healthcare, and industrial markets. Comparable custom injection molding capability as part of broader packaging and dispensing solutions portfolio.
• Nypro (Jabil): Large global contract manufacturer with significant plastics injection molding operations serving healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. Comparable custom molding capability but vastly larger scale and broader services portfolio.
• Boyd Corporation: Global manufacturer of engineered materials, thermal management, and custom injection molded components. Comparable injection molding capability as part of broader engineered solutions portfolio.

Direct peers

• Globe Plastics: Custom thermoplastic injection molder with multi-site US operations serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Comparable contract manufacturer with similar scale and end-market mix.
• EVCO Plastics: Custom injection molder with multi-site US footprint serving automotive, medical, consumer, and industrial markets. Directly comparable mid-sized contract manufacturer with similar scientific molding and engineering-service orientation.
• Rosti Group: Global custom injection molding and contract manufacturing company serving automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical segments. Comparable business model with broader geographic reach and larger scale.
• HPI Inc. Custom injection molder serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets with engineering and design support services. Closely comparable mid-sized contract manufacturer with similar IATF-certified operations.
• Tessy Plastics: Custom injection molder with extensive US operations producing precision plastic components for medical, industrial, and consumer markets. Directly comparable in scale and end-market mix to Venture Plastics.
• Plastic Molded Concepts (PMC): Custom thermoplastic injection molder with secondary operations and design support serving automotive and industrial markets. Directly comparable full-service contract manufacturer.
• Plastikon Industries: Custom injection molding and contract manufacturing company serving automotive, medical, consumer, and industrial markets. Comparable mid-sized custom molder with similar secondary operations.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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